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Old 06-03-2005, 04:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I was sent to Insurance on May 31st.I thought I had been in insurance for a while but dictation took about a month due to test results that needed to be done again.I have Aetna Insurance, I hear that they are denying almost everyone.Please pray for me,I need it.Thanks, Misty
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Old 06-03-2005, 04:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Fingers crossed for ya girl! You should call them on like Weds and find out your status... they may have an answer by then. Its possible! Okay so Im an optimist!
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Old 06-03-2005, 05:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My fingers and toes are crossed for you misty. My prayers are with you as well. Expect the worse but hope for the best. Like bridget said call and ask your staus, it can't hurt.
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Old 06-03-2005, 09:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thank you, Thats a good idea I'll call on Wed.to check status.
I'll keep you updated.That would be over a week for them to review it.
Do you know about how long it takes for Insurance to have an answer?
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Old 06-04-2005, 02:18 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Damn them they better approve you.
I'm paying for this, well, hubby, out of our pockets. Over here in the middle east there really isnt such a thing as insurance. (sucks.) But the whole thing is costing us $5000. I know thats cheap compared to the states and other countries, but Im impressed, this hospital looks like a luxury hotel and is AMAZING, all the best doctors in the world are payed so much just to come work here. I've done lots of research and have even called surgery patients to ask them how their experience was at everyone was happy. Anyway 5000 here is considered a lot seeing medical is either free or dirt cheap. lol. anyone need a visa?
Well I'm praying they approve you misty....got everything i can think of crossed....
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Okay Misty.... I have so many parts of my body crossed for you, not only is it hard to type, but I look like a crack addicted pretzel! *twitches* I have not heard great things about Aetna's approval rate either... but YOU are going to be different!!! Here's hopin'!
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You guys always make me feel better. I have had a tough few years in 2003 Our then five year old daughter had kidney failure,She is doing good lots of doctors appt.What a wonderful gift at a second chance, I still cry thinking about it.
I was told in 2004 I had a pititary tumor non cancer praise God. Our son that we adopted in 2001 is autistic.We have been busy.I really want to take care of myself and become healthy.Thank you all for your kind words.
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Old 06-05-2005, 10:47 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Good luck to you.

I was approved by Aetna, after many calls back and forth and a few tears... but, it all worked out. Call them if you have questions, ask for a name, and follow up. Don't let them get away with telling you crap. Stay on top of them!! You will win!
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Thanks Kimmy, That is wonderful you were approved. Do you have your date?
I'm so happy for you!
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August 1, 2005!!!! Bitter Sweet!
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